Author: Dennis Foote

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulders.” Isaiah 9:6 I don’t know about you, but when I was a kid, Christmas morning was all about opening gifts. The anticipation. The paper flying. The quiet calculation of who got the biggest box. … Continue reading The House Jesus Is Building — A Christmas Morning Reflection →

God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Psalms 68:6 NLT Brotherhood Is More Than an Idea For years, I was estranged from my own brother and family. That distance didn’t come from nowhere. I made bad lifestyle … Continue reading Brotherhood: Learning to Love Without Control →

“Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” Luke 6:46 Years ago, I accepted Jesus as my Savior, my Healer, and my Deliverer. I believed He forgave my sins, rescued me from darkness, and gave me new life. That part was real. It still is. What I didn’t fully … Continue reading Who Do You Say That I Am? →

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. Acts of the Apostles 2:42 NLT I Thought Fellowship Was a Room I got saved alone in 1998. For a long time after that, I thought fellowship was the name of … Continue reading What Is Real Fellowship? Rediscovering Church as Shared Life in Christ →

“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God…” Psalm 42:5 When the Soul Feels Heavy There are seasons when faith doesn’t feel bold or confident — it feels pressed. Moments when emotions run dark and the heart feels weighed down. When thoughts repeat themselves and peace feels … Continue reading Your Soul Is Not In Charge →

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8 From Darkness to Light Scripture does not say we were in darkness — it says we were darkness. Darkness was not merely our environment; it was our nature apart from Christ. We lived separated from … Continue reading Children of Light →

“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:13–14 The Church was never meant to stand outside culture commenting on it. Jesus intentionally placed His followers inside society as agents of transformation. Salt only works when it makes contact. Light only functions when it enters darkness. When believers … Continue reading When the Church Stops Abdicating Culture →

“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 The Kingdom of God was never designed to be consumed — it was meant to be represented. Yet much of modern Christianity has quietly shifted from apostolic identity to a consumer mindset. Many believers approach faith asking, “What … Continue reading Living As Ambassadors, Not Consumers →

“Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” 1 Corinthians 8:1 Giftedness can open doors — but only maturity keeps them open. One of the most common imbalances in the Church is when spiritual gifts develop faster than character, wisdom, and submission. God gives gifts generously, but He entrusts authority carefully. When gifting outpaces maturity, people … Continue reading When Giftedness Outpaces Maturity →

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 The Church does not suffer from a lack of belief. It suffers from a lack of intentional obedience. Most of us know what God says. The real issue is whether we are willing to live it out when … Continue reading Right Alignment →

The Lord is my light and my salvation — so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? Psalms 27:1 NLT Sometimes the Holy Spirit tells me what Scripture to read in the morning. Other times, the Spirit moves in a different way. This … Continue reading Abiding in Grace — Psalm 27 & Trust →

Till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:13 There’s a longing in the human soul for something real — something more than religion, more than routine devotion, … Continue reading Where Revival Truly Begins →

People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. Proverbs 10:9 NLT Talent can open a door, charisma can turn a head, gifting can gather a crowd — but only character can carry the weight of what God wants to entrust us with. The Hidden Work of the Spirit True … Continue reading A Character-Driven Heart — The Integrity of Christ Formed Within →

“The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” — 2 Corinthians 3:6 There is a form of faith that looks strong on the outside but quietly drains life on the inside. It knows the language. It keeps the rules. It plays the part. Yet it leaves hearts weary, relationships strained, and the fire of devotion … Continue reading Spirit-Led Love vs. Performative Religion →

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” John 13:34 Compassion is not a side note in the life of a disciple — it is central to the message of Jesus. Scripture says, “When He saw the crowds, … Continue reading A Compassionate Heart — Love That Moves →

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. — 1 Peter 2:9 ESV There is a revelation circulating through the Church right now — the quiet but … Continue reading A Competent Heart — Equipped for Every Good Work →

The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread? Psalm 27:1 NASB2020 Confidence is one of the most misunderstood qualities in the Christian life. The world tells us confidence is swagger, self-promotion, or projected strength. Heaven tells us something entirely … Continue reading A Confident Heart — Courage Rooted in Christ →

Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8 ESV There are days when loving others feels effortless… and there are days when it feels nearly impossible. People can wound us, misunderstand us, or push us beyond what we feel capable of bearing. Sometimes the hardest person to … Continue reading Love Reveals Who We Belong To →

“By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not … Continue reading Teach Me To Love →

Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them. Psalms 146:3-4 NLT The Bible teaches us that humans are carnal in nature and that our hearts are deceitfully wicked. We are born as … Continue reading Misplaced Trust →

The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 2 Peter 3:9 NLT The Lord wants everyone to repent. Repent of what? Repent of going their own way and not … Continue reading Promises →

“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get.” Matthew 6:5 NLT Ritualistic prayers, done to be observed by others, generally don't do anything. Unless … Continue reading Connect To The Father →

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 NLT Sheep without a shepherd will wander off from their flock and become easy prey for … Continue reading The Shepherd Walks Among The Sheep →

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36 NLT Last night, the Holy Spirit gave me some instructions. He told me to write them down. This morning, when I looked at them, I was glad I obeyed because I had … Continue reading Get The Word Out →